{"product_id":"plot-twist-life-craft-and-the-messy-first-draft-a-memoir-on-writing-9781538784624","title":"Plot Twist: Life, Craft, and the Messy First Draft: A Memoir on Writing by Coben, Harlan","description":"\u003cb\u003e#1 \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003ebestselling author Harlan Coben offers a look behind the curtain at his own writing process in an inspiring, candid memoir filled with indispensable insights and techniques.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"For aspiring writers, Harlan's advice, stories, and anecdotes are wise, proven, and valuable. For published authors, his book evokes memories of what it was like back then. It's a romp, a riot, and a joy to read.\" --John Grisham\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 100 million books in print world-wide and over twenty blockbuster television and film adaptations of his work, Harlan Coben has much to teach us about the creative process. Part deeply personal memoir, part masterclass in storytelling, \u003ci\u003e Plot Twist \u003c\/i\u003eis a refreshingly honest look at the life of a writer whose stories have thrilled us for decades. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePlumbing memories from his suburban childhood and his early years trying to break into publishing, Coben tells his own story for the first time, revealing the real-world inspirations for some of his most beloved characters as well as the innovative plots that drive his propulsive novels. Filled with useful tips and techniques on the creative process, Coben does away with the traditional \"categories\" of writing--characters, plot, setting, etc--and looks at the process holistically. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlot Twist \u003c\/i\u003eis a masterclass on the act of being a writer, and everything that comes with it: the self-doubt, the hubris, the contradictions, the passion and dedication. At the end of the day, his calculus is a simple one: \"If it helps me produce pages, good. If it doesn't, bad.\" This book will help every aspiring writer produce pages. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHonest, funny, insightful, and at times deeply moving, this is both a captivating memoir and an essential guide for anyone looking to master the art of storytelling from one of our most beloved authors.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Harlan Coben\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Grand Central Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/08\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 320\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.80w x 1.20d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781538784624\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly\u003c\/i\u003e 06\/29\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e 08\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eShelf Awareness\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/0001\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHarlan Coben \u003c\/b\u003eis a #1 \u003ci\u003eNew York Times\u003c\/i\u003e bestselling author and one of the world's leading storytellers. His suspense novels are published in forty-six languages and have been number one bestsellers in more than a dozen countries. His Myron Bolitar series has earned the Edgar, Shamus, and Anthony Awards. Coben is also the creator and executive producer of many television shows, including adaptations on Netflix of the #1 global hits \u003ci\u003eMissing You\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eFool Me Once\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eStay Close, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe Stranger\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Innocent\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGone for Good, Hold Tight, \u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Woods\u003c\/i\u003e as well as the Amazon Prime series adaptation of \u003ci\u003eShelter.\u003c\/i\u003e Recent TV adaptations include \u003ci\u003eRun Away \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eI Will Find You\u003c\/i\u003e on Netflix, \u003ci\u003eLazarus\u003c\/i\u003e on Amazon Prime and many more in the works.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Grand Central Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49046383984793,"sku":"9781538784624","price":32.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0572\/3367\/0297\/files\/9781538784624.jpg?v=1789679420","url":"https:\/\/bookmarksretail.store\/products\/plot-twist-life-craft-and-the-messy-first-draft-a-memoir-on-writing-9781538784624","provider":"Bookmarks Retail","version":"1.0","type":"link"}